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ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say

By Thomson Reuters Jul 24, 2026 | 12:28 PM

THE HAGUE, July 24 (Reuters) – Member states ​of the ‌International Criminal Court on Friday voted to ‌dismiss ​Karim ⁠Khan as ⁠prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two ​diplomatic sources told Reuters.

According ⁠to the ⁠sources, speaking ​on condition ​of anonymity to discuss ‌a sensitive matter, 82 of ⁠the court’s 125 member states voted ⁠in ‌favour of ⁠the prosecutor’s ​removal. ‌Khan denies ​the allegations.

(Reporting ⁠by Stephanie van den Berg; editing by Philippa ​Fletcher)